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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

Old School Close, off Markenfield Road, Guildford GU1 4QJ 

9.9 15 reviews
"I would highly recommend Castle Nursery - Markenfield. My son has been here since he was 9 months old. He's now 3 and has loved his entire…"   Read all 15 reviews
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Castle Nursery at Markenfield Road opened in October 2003, it is a purpose built setting and has recently become a Forest School. At all of the Castle Nurseries, there is a highly trained team, working continuously to ensure that children's individual… Read more about Castle Nursery - Markenfield

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Castle Nursery - Shamley Green

Guildford Road, Shamley Green, Guildford GU5 0RS 

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  • 39 Places
Castle Nursery - South Hill

14 South Hill, Guildford GU1 3SY 

8.5 11 reviews
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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Kerrie H (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent both my son and my daughter to this nursery spanning over a six year period most recently ending with my son graduating August this year. I cannot rate this nursery highly enough, and if I had more babies I would send them their way!
Every day has planned activities and a great wealth of extra-curricular
activities (depending on age) including trips to the theatre at Christmas, trips to the farmers market, weekly visits to an outdoor area for forest school, a small zoo visit with their animals and not forgetting the children caring for and watching the chicks hatch from their eggs each year.
Both my son and daughter developed extremely well in this setting and encouraged to find their own personalities and sense of self and were both so sad to leave. There's such a feeling of family and sense of community and each of the teachers and manager are well loved by both parents and children.

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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Heather L (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son just graduated from this nursery having been there for 3 years. Before that, we'd tried another local nursery and withdrew him because of concerns about his welfare. We've never had such concerns here. This nursery doesn't have a corporate business feel to it like a lot of the other local nurseries
do. In my view, the nursery got even better when the manager joined a couple of years ago, as she is very organised, down-to-earth, straight-talking, confident, creative and popular with the children. In my view, her management style brings out the best in the staff also. At this nursery the attention to detail with planned activities is exceptional and each child is treated with respect and as an individual with their own personality. Each child is valued and is supported in reaching their own potential. At the same time, there's a strong sense of community at the nursery, so it has a good balance between these two aspects. The building is also lovely, a converted church.

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from Elizabeth H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Castle Nursery - Markenfield. My son has been here since he was 9 months old. He's now 3 and has loved his entire time. The staff have been outstanding and have always put the children as their highest priority. The staff in each room have built really strong relationships with
my son as he's grown which meant he settled in really quickly and enjoys every day. The forest school is another highlight of the nursery as my son loves these weekly adventures, whatever the weather.

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from K Z (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have one child who has been at Castle for two years and is shortly going into pre-school and one who is just starting. We cannot rate the team at Castle highly enough. My son has loved it there as he has progressed through every room; the staff know the children inside out and their needs. My daughter
is doing her settling-in sessions at the moment, and we haven’t had any problems so far. The facilities are great, and the children are challenged with activities each day. The daily updates, observations and food are also fantastic, and I always know my children are in very safe, caring and nurturing hands. Thank you to everyone!

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at this nursery for 3 years, since she was 1, and loved it from the start. The nursery has rooms for different age groups, but all the staff know every child and the kids are comfortable with all the adults so moving between rooms is smooth and low-stress. The nursery always seems
to abide by regulations and I am confident it is a safe and secure environment.
They are keen to adapt care to fit each family, for example, providing suitable food for special diets. They are happy to use cloth nappies.
The outside space is small but has lots of play equipment, sand pits, mud kitchens etc. Children in the pre-school class get to go to an off-site Forest School which is the highlight of their week.
The manager is friendly, approachable and helpful - she really gets to know every child and family and is keen to provide the best care for each individual.
I would strongly recommend this nursery as a happy, safe place for children to learn and grow.

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from V W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Castle since Sept 21 and absolutely loves it. Great indoor facilities, plenty of space, with zones in each room for activities. Always lots to do! The staff are so inventive. 4 different rooms to support the children growing and developing. Lovely outdoor space. The garden
is split into age-appropriate areas. Enough space to get the paddling pool out in the summer and have ride on activities to learn safety and control. Lots to build, climb and play with. The staff are amazing. They are so supportive to the parents and nurturing to the children. Focused on development through play and activities. Different themes every few weeks, plus special activities on key days (Mother’s Day breakfast, Valentine's cards etc.). Dress-up days, farm visits to the nursery, forest school for the pre-school children, Xmas parties, summer BBQ. Very community-focused. The food is varied and well-planned. CCTV throughout, safe entrance and exit. Quiet location with easy parking.

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Castle Nursery for nearly three years, and is very happy there. She is encouraged and challenged by the pre-school curriculum, and I believe it will set her up well for school this autumn. Throughout her time, the nursery staff have been very supportive, and always worked closely
with us when there has been any kind of issue, for example, during unsettled periods like room changes. I would highly recommend Castle Nursery to anyone considering where to place their child.

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from B T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery team have been nothing but great! We cannot sing their praises highly enough; accommodating, nice and very professional. Our son loves going to Bumblebees Class every day. The team are engaged in his learning and have taken the time to truly get to know him as a person. Thanks team!

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Castle Nursery - Markenfield

from Dan F (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with Castle Nursery - Markenfield. I have had one child graduate from there and another child currently still there. Found the staff to be very helpful and flexible. Thanks so much for helping to guide our children!

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from Dani H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children go to Castle and they have been fantastic. What is different about them is their ability to retain staff. They have a hands-on manager that’s been in situ for over 15 years and the room leaders and staff have been very stable as my kids have moved through the nursery.
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meet you where you’re at with all aspects of development - formula/breast milk, baby lead weaning or purées, naps or no naps or capped naps, potty training, anything. They are very intertwined with parents and they really care. When it comes to learning, they prioritise the critical skills that children need to prepare them for school such as putting their coats and shoes away, lining up to go in and outside, circle time, turn-taking, even getting a PE kit on and off. The only criticism is that the back garden is quite small but given the stability of management and the quality of care that is provided for my children, it is hardly a factor.

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from Daphne M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest girl just 'graduated' from Castle Nursery and my youngest still attends. I could not speak more highly about the manager and the team. Diligent, caring, supportive (of kids and parents) and incredibly helpful. We are a bilingual family and at first I was worried about how the girls would transition
from a childminder in one language to a school setting in another. The team were incredibly supportive and experienced - on flag day they ensured that my eldest drew both flags. A small thing but so meaningful and respectful. My eldest still insists (six months since leaving) to come into nursery when we drop off / pick up her sister so that she can hug her favourite teachers.

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from Gabrielle D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Castle Nursery Markenfield for eighteen months and is really happy. The staff are very caring and supportive. The manager is very hands-on and knows all the children personally. Our daughter has had excellent care from four staff members in particular who have taken a lot of
time and effort to provide a fun, caring and supportive environment.

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from H D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, all of my children have gone there (spanning over seven years) the whole team are excellent and the management couldn’t have done more to help and guide us through settling in sessions, potty training and weaning. I was anxious about leaving my youngest (7 months) but she is absolutely
thriving and I know she is safe and very well cared for!

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from C C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Castle Nursery Markenfield highly enough. The staff go above and beyond to care for my children and genuinely care about all the children. The manager is excellent, always helpful and happy to talk and has always been supportive. We had recently relocated to the area when my eldest
began and we have made some great friends with other parents thanks to social events organised by the nursery for parents and also additional events for the children.

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from K P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons attend the nursery and we’ve had a really great experience. When I looked around nurseries before choosing our setting, they all seemed very similar, but when I got to Castle I was struck by how friendly and welcoming it was and I knew it was the right place for us. The team are great
with the children and have fantastic bonds. The way they settle them when they move up the rooms works well. I feel they are cared for well and the staff comfort them on the occasions they have felt a bit uncertain at drop off. Going to forest school is great too. We couldn’t be happier with our choice.

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from C H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing nursery. After my daughter being in a nursery prior to Castle , I can truly say that they have been nothing but outstanding. My daughter now leaves nursery happy and is always excited to do her days there with no trouble at all. The staff and their knowledge. I cannot thank them enough
for helping transition my daughter. If you are looking for a nursery/pre school you will not be disappointed!

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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Cory P (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2023

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are absolutely delighted with our son's progress at Castle Nursery South Hill. The manager is kind, firm with the children and highly organised. The variety of activities available is perfect, we feel reassured that he is safe and fully engaged. All the staff are very friendly and attentive. Highly
recommend.

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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Clair R (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2019

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. The staff are amazing and my little boy has flourished. The children are involved in so many different activities. The staff are friendly and caring and always happy. I have never had any concerns about the care given and have always been confident that
my son is being looked after both emotionally and physically. The nursery is organised and well run. My son is due to leave in September and I will be desperately sad to say goodbye to the staff who, after three years, are like extended family.

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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been attending Castle Nursery with our third child for the past year. Both our older children have also attended this nursery and it is without a doubt the best in Guildford. Everything about the nursery is fantastic but what really sets it apart, is the amazing staff who go above and beyond
every day to make sure all the children are happy and feel special. We cannot recommend it enough.

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Castle Nursery - South Hill

from Caroline S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2018

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely happy with the care and support given to my son at Castle Nursery. The staff are second to none and I have no concerns in sending my other son to Castle.

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